It all unraveled on a night when Sebastian Fundora, the skyscraper‑tall southpaw, once again used his reach, jab, and sheer awkwardness to dismantle the Sydney native. The rematch, which was advertised as a chance for redemption, ended with Tszyu’s corner throwing in the towel before the eighth round. He had fought despite swelling, cuts, and the constant noise that makes Fundora a nightmare. Reports from Bad Left Hook say that the fight stopped not because of a lack of passion but because it was necessary. The Australian’s face showed signs of battle.
But in a raw message posted via Boxing Social, Tszyu himself silenced the swirling speculation. Reflecting on his journey, he confessed: “I was just thinking about, uh, when I first started the sport. What I said was I wanted to get to the very, very top, and I didn’t mind crashing or burning on the way up… We did—we did crash and burn, but we still move forward… Sometimes it’s who you become in the pursuit of greatness rather than the result itself… The goal—the goal doesn’t change.”
Those words, particularly “we still move forward”, was his quiet yet forceful way of saying no to retirement rumors. No last song here, only a new road.
Even in defeat, the Aussie showed grace, admitting, “Sorry I couldn’t get the victory. He was just a better man, and I’ll have to accept that even though it’s hard… I gave him my all… The goal doesn’t change.” And while his own humility shone through, promoter George Rose jumped to defend his charge on Fox Sports: “Tim Tszyu is an absolute warrior… there’s no person out there who could’ve done better.”
But even in the most bruising moments of his career, Tim Tszyu didn’t shy away from crediting the man who bested him. Let’s see what more he has to add.
Tszyu’s Fundora nightmare sparks firestorm
In his post-fight interview with Jim Gray, the son of a Hall of Fame legend kept it candid: “He’s one tough [expletive]… and I tried to give it everything, but I just couldn’t do it, and the victory belonged to Sebastian Fundora, the best 154-pounder in the world… He was just a better man. [It] was just hard to land. He’s tall as [expletive]. At times, I felt like I was shadowboxing with myself.” Those words weren’t excuses—they were acknowledgments, a window into the frustration of trying to solve Fundora’s towering puzzle.
For Fundora, the victory solidified his place atop the super welterweight landscape, his awkward reach and constant output paving the way toward marquee matchups and perhaps unification bouts. For Tszyu, however, the aftermath was less celebratory. While the Aussie has vowed to continue his climb, his future feels like it’s teetering—requiring a statement win to remind the boxing world why he was once heralded as the division’s next king.
But even though he was humble, the story got louder. Turki Alalshikh, a powerful figure in Saudi boxing, didn’t hold back when he criticized the fighters. Many thought he went too far. People are still asking in gyms, online forums, and fan conversations if Tszyu is being unfairly targeted for his decision to retire on the stool or if the criticism is just part of the sport’s harsh nature.
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